Back in 2012, we said:

The 2012 Nissan Leaf is, quite simply, the first battery electric vehicle built in volume by any major carmaker; if you can get comfortable with its range of 70 to 100 miles, it's the greenest car you can buy.

...say, the Tesla Roadster, which can be driven almost entirely on one pedal by using regen as the primary braking strategy. Below 60 mph, though, the brakes need only a mild tap to slow the Leaf down suitably. Higher speeds increase steering effort... Read More